"The lion's share of participant 401k fees come from investment related expenses," said David Huntley, co-author of the 401k Averages Book. According to the 401k Averages Book's new infographic, ...

If you're saving for retirement, chances are good you're using a 401(k) to do it. These workplace retirement accounts (or the equivalent versions for public sector workers) are the most common ...

That makes it a natural moment to wonder how your 401(k) balance compares to others your age, and whether what you've saved ...

Saving consistently in a 401(k) is one of the best things you can do for your retirement. Social Security probably won't pay you enough money to cover your living costs in full. So you'll need some ...

The overall fees charged to 401(k) plans are well-documented – but information about how much goes to advisors isn’t widely available. New data published this week in the 401k Averages Book shed some ...

How much you need for retirement depends on many individual factors, but average spending trends can give you an estimate for ...

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.